Well we arrived at Ilfracombe on a freezing blustery afternoon after refusing to be ripped off(as Thomas describes) on accommodation in Longreach. Ilfracombe has a population of 200 people and the van park was absolutely chock a block, but we were slotted in very nicely right on a corner overlooking miles of peaceful nothing. The stars and sky are just magical. The park owner Jesse, his wife Cathy and 4 young children offered their talents of bush poetry and jokes at happy hours every evening and Jesse especially, was absolutely fantastic at delivering them to the audience of on average 100 people. The Wellshot pub was a favourite attraction for Thomas and Matty. They are now experts at playing pool. Machinery Mile, a donated collection of all old vehicles by the roadside is a great attraction, as well as the artesian pool and loads of memorabilia in little cottages. The first morning on trip to the big smoke, Longreach, we spent at the hospital, as Riley had a barking cough. We were sent away with a bottle of antibacterial handwash. Riley and Chrissy did want to play around at the dump point for caravans at Blackall. He's getting better. We spent a day at the "Hall of Fame" information overload (will we remember anything that we read?), but it was brilliant and we also saw an awesome outback show. We went and checked out Quantas 747 and are still amazed how those things can stay in the air. We have a new little bush kid (not bush pig) in town. Check out the new hat! I'm working it out on being the first to the washing machine - GO AT DAYBREAK. These grey nomads are ruthless and have so much washing!!! As for being the first to the showers, GO DURING HAPPY HOUR, not a soul in sight! It was a sound to behold last night as I was in the shower - over the sound of the water I could hear very clearly "Advance Australia Fair". We love Ilfracombe.!!
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